To be clear, there is no tension involved with this at all - we're just all trying to determine the best outcome for us the investors, and the kids as heirs.

What was the outcome?

It results in the perverse outcome of tenants prioritizing less or non-essentials like phone, cable, internet, even credit cards over the essential of rent because these less-essentials will be shut down if they don’t pay.I totally understand the moratorium on evictions but it should be coupled with rental assistance.

Here are the four statistics you'll want to consider when researching prospective markets:1) Job Growth2) Population Growth3) Migration4) Housing MarketAnd here are some relevant articles about Phoenix to save you some time:-- Phoenix leads US Counties in Job Growth, New Data Shows-- Phoenix leads the US in Population Growth, New Census Data Shows-- Phoenix is the #1 Migration Destination-- Phoenix is Expected to be Among the Top 5 Housing Markets in 2020I can practically guarantee none of the other markets you're considering are going to be as strong on all factors as the Phoenix metro area is.

I guesss i'm just curious to hear other experienced investors in this area and see how you guys are approaching your prospective cash buyers and getting them on your Buyer's List. 

I believe it is too early to tell what the outcome is going to be on this.

Property management is a hands-on business, especially when you take property showings to prospective renters, maintenance, and move-in / move-outs into account - all of which require face-to-face contact.Secondly, landlords and property managers alike have either already, or likely will face, issues with delayed or non-existent rent payments come April 1st.

I've been told that prospective buyers will be unable to get bank financing if the sewer line is damaged. 

I'm a Referral Agent with Coldwell Banker's National Real Estate Referral Group and I interview my prospects to better understand their objectives, their budget, their geographic and other preferences, as well as their overall perspective.   

Also, if vacancies are coming up, and there are situations like this, do you think any landlord who is not very certain will rent to a prospective tenant w/a low or average FICA score?